Magical Girl

"Magical Girl" is a Spanish film about the intersection of three people's lives; Luis, an unemployed literature teacher who tries to realise the last wish of his ill daughter, Barbara, a disturbed woman who suffers from mental disorders, and Damian, a retired maths professor who has recently got out of jail.

Each of the main characters have compelling stories that will easily get you hooked, and once they intersect with each other, it makes for a flawlessly assembled puzzle that doesn't feel forced, it also doesn't hurt that the three leads, pull off some great performances.

The director of the film, Carlos Vermut, develops an eerie atmosphere that stays throughout the movie, he also scatters metaphorical subtleties that make a double entendre, whether it's by imagery, dialogue, connections or details, which results into having a newer experience during second glance. Furthermore, there are things that are left for interpretation, provoking the viewer's thoughts, and that adds to the powerfulness of the film.

The movie also follows the rules of film noir, the cinematography consists of every shot looking pale and sick, which makes this feature much more effective.

The music resembles the final piece of the puzzle, it is so fitting and memorable while also playing its own important role.

This is such an interesting and thought-provoking motion picture, it ably captures the impact that a butterfly effect can provoke, and once the end comes, chills will be left down your spine.

Despite its slow pace, "Magical Girl" manages to hook its audience by incredible storytelling that lead to an intense climax. This is a high Full Price.